Planet Darts - Bates Edges Taylor In Holland Final

For the Dennis Priestley fans out there; Dennis went out in the Third Round:
Wayne Jones 3-2 Dennis Priestley.

Bates Edges Taylor In Holland Final

BARRIE BATES won his third title of 2006 with a final-leg victory over Phil Taylor in the PDPA Players Championship at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Lisse.

The Welshman picked up his first Pro Tour title with a superb performance in the final.

Quarter-Finals
Colin Monk 3-0 Bob Anderson
Barrie Bates 3-1 Mark Dudbridge
Phil Taylor 3-1 Andy Jenkins
Andy Hamilton 3-2 Terry Jenkins
Losers £600, 10 ranking points

Semi-Finals
Barrie Bates 3-2 Colin Monk (0-2, 1-2, 2-0, 2-0, 2-0)
Phil Taylor 3-2 Andy Hamilton (2-0, 1-2, 2-1, 1-2, 2-0)
Losers £1,250, 12 ranking points

Final
Barrie Bates 3-2 Phil Taylor (2-1, 1-2, 2-1, 0-2, 2-1)
Winner £5,000, 20 ranking points
Runner-Up £2,500, 16 ranking points
Planet Darts - Bates Edges Taylor In Holland Final